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How to get fromPaignton to Saint Andrewsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Paignton to Saint Andrews by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Cupartrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    10h 50m
    £256–391

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus M92 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus bus 787
    17h 20m
    £82–167

  3. Drive  509.3 mi

    1. Drive from Paignton to Saint Andrewscar car 509.3 mi
    8h 37m
    £127–183

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    6h 37m
    £127–314

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain train
    13h 14m
    £178–341

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    7h 8m
    £103–234

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    8h 11m
    £109–250

  8. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train
    7h 58m
    £154–337

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train
    8h 49m
    £121–287

Paignton to Saint Andrews by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 586.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Paignton, England and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Cupar twice daily. Tickets cost £250–380 and the journey takes 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 17h 20m.

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